Blue Élan Records

[2][3] Stylistically, the label's releases cover Alternative and Indie Rock, Americana, Folk, Blues, Hip Hop, and others.

[3][5] Kirk founded the label with his son, Connor, to release Cindy Alexander's sixth album, Curve.

[6] After contacting artist Cindy Alexander, whom Kirk had met during the production of StarTomorrow, about her recent cancer treatment, she invited him to visit her studio where she was recording her next album.

[7] Shortly after their meeting, the label was formed, and Curve released via Blue Élan Records in 2014.

[8] Over the next four years, Blue Élan added Rita Coolidge, Janiva Magness, Jesse Dayton, Rod Melancon, and others to the roster, including Gerry Beckley and Rusty Young.